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Job Title: MRO Purchasing Specialist
Department: Corporate Management Team
Shift: Core business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Direct Report: General Affairs & Procurement Unit Manager
Type: Exempt; Full-time

We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Specialist to conduct ongoing business with established MRO providers. Execute the PR/PO process for spare (MRO) parts and supplies. Oversee the operation of MRO spare parts inventory, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. Perform on-off purchases with appropriate approvals.

• Purchasing vendor management and purchasing process control
• Manage the PR/PO process for spare (MRO) parts and budgeted supplies and consumables
• Reviews vendor quotes and bids for accuracy and competitive strategies
• Ensure consigned MRO inventories are verified and invoiced
• Direct operators and assigns tasks to ensure operation of MRO receiving and warehouse
• Issues purchase orders and make necessary changes to existing orders to meet actual needs
• Ensure MRO inventory system data is monitored and maintained
• Reports on cycle count activity and results
• Can provide report of expected and actual spending related to monthly operating budgets
• Complies with & supports the health, safety, and environmental programs, policies, and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Education:

• (Required) bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in purchasing and inventory control
• (Preferred) business administration major or advanced degree in a related field

Experience:

• (Required) several years of relevant experience
• (Preferred) previous experience in the manufacturing industry

Language:

• (Required) good command of written and spoken English

Skills & Knowledge:

• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Management of Material Resources - Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, general office environments, production areas, and occasionally ascend/descend stairs
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Must be able to position self to file documents including the top and bottom drawers of file cabinets
• Must be able to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds

Benefits:

• 401(k), 401(k) matching
• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.